Eaglemoss EMGC21 Imperial Japanese Navy Fuso Class Battleship - Fuso [With Collector Magazine] (1:1100 Scale) "In case opportunity for destruction of a major portion of the enemy fleet is offered, or can be created, such destruction becomes the primary task."- Admiral Chester Nimitz to Admiral William "Bull" Halsey, concerning his order prior to the Battle of Leyte Gulf, October 1944

Fusō (a classical name for Japan) was the lead ship of the two Fusō-class dreadnought battleships built for the Imperial Japanese Navy. Launched in 1914 and commissioned in 1915, she initially patrolled off the coast of China, playing no part in World War I. In 1923, she assisted survivors of the Great Kanto Earthquake.

Fusō was modernized in 193035 and again in 193741, with improvements to her armor and machinery and a rebuilt superstructure in the pagoda mast style. With only 14-inch guns, she was outclassed by other Japanese battleships at the beginning of World War II, and played auxiliary roles for most of the war.

Fusō was part of Vice-Admiral Shōji Nishimura's Southern Force at the Battle of Leyte Gulf. She was sunk in the early hours of 25 October 1944 by torpedoes and naval gunfire during the Battle of Surigao Strait. Some reports claimed that Fusō broke in half, and that both halves remained afloat and burning for an hour, but according to survivors' accounts, the ship sank after 40 minutes of flooding. Of the few dozen crewmen who escaped, only 10 survived to return to Japan.

Shown here is a 1:1100 scale replica of the Imperial Japanese Navy battleship Fuso.
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Details very perfect for such a small scale! The entire collection does not occupy large space but has a huge historical value for enthusiasts! Recommend the purchase of the complete collection, and it's what I'm doing.

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Pagodas!

November 1, 2014

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Robert S from San Diego, CA United States

Wow, an actual metal hull! I have collected IJN warships in many scales. These are simply great.